Bible: Students are able to gain understanding of Salvation and Creation, and learn about the life of Christ and the life of Paul. They will also learn about Creation and all that God made. Students will memorize scripture weekly to understand how God can use us by demonstrating and sharing these verses with others.
Health: First graders learn how to take care of the body God has given them. The course helps them understand how best to do this, train them to be courteous, and to help them to develop good health and safety habits.
History: This course enables first graders to achieve an understanding of how God uses people in our community. Students learn how they can help in their community by following the rules of safety and personal care, showing respect to authority, the importance of helping others, and praying for them too. Students will also learn and appreciate the freedoms God has given our country, and gain an understanding about the world God has created for everyone. They also learn about various countries and interesting facts about them.
Language Arts: Our language arts program includes reading comprehension, creative writing, and phonics. The language arts curriculum helps students develop success in reading by learning the correct phonetic sounds. Students also learn more about God through reading stories based on sound scholarship, common sense, and the Word of God.
Math: Our second grade math program is based on traditional concepts. It helps students to see that math has structure, and it teaches them that God is a God of order. Students can give glory to God as they are learning math because it promotes absolute truth and good work habits. Students also memorize math facts and show that they understand math concepts by using them in real life situations. Students have the foundation they need to learn higher mathematics.
Our program allows students to gain an interest in science by studying God’s creation. They learn about themselves, plants and animals, things that work together, things that move, the solar system, and planet Earth. Students learn these things through reading their textbook, hands-on activities, creative writing or drawing, and spiritual applications. By studying the world around them, students gain a deeper understanding of the wonderful God who made them.